Teaching and Research Assistant in Middle Eastern Studies (PhD position)

UZH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Zurich in Zürich, Switzerland offers a PhD position in Middle Eastern Studies within the Department of Islamic Studies. The role includes teaching 2–4 hours per semester and conducting independent research toward a doctoral degree.

You will also undertake a proportionate share of general academic and administrative duties within the department. Applicants should hold a completed degree in Middle Eastern Studies (MA or equivalent) with a focus on the Arab world and have a very

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Middle Eastern Studies or closely related subject with focus on the Arab world.
• Very good command of Arabic; knowledge of another SWANA language is welcome.
• Teaching conducted in German or English; admin language at university is German.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2–4 hours per semester as part of the PhD duties.
• Conduct independent research aimed at obtaining a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies.
• Undertake shared academic and administrative duties within the Department of Islamic Studies.

Skills

Arabic language

German language

English language

Education

MA in Middle Eastern Studies or related

Job description

The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!

Your responsibilities

This is a PhD position. In addition to contributing to teaching (amounting to 2–4 hours per semester), you will be expected to conduct independent research with the aim of obtaining a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies. The topic of the dissertation should be relevant to the field of Critical Heritage Studies. In addition, you will be required to undertake a proportionate share of general academic and administrative duties within the Department of Islamic Studies (e.g. curriculum planning, student counselling or inter- and intra-university coordination).

Your profile

A completed degree in Middle Eastern Studies or a closely related subject (MA or Master's degree forthcoming) with a focus on the Arab world, and a very good command of Arabic. Knowledge of another working language of the SWANA region is welcome. Teaching is conducted in German or English. However, the administrative language of the University of Zurich is German. Non-German-speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment.

Teaching and administrative experience in a university context is desirable.

We offer the opportunity to conduct independent research in an academically vibrant and socially relevant environment. The post is initially for a fixed term of three years; an extension for a further three years is possible.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us.